The Origin Point
A heartfelt greeting to all my Steemit friends,
As I've mentioned in many of my posts, I am a storyteller, a traveler, a critic, a motivator, a businessman, and a family man. Despite my many roles, I find great joy in learning and understanding new things and then sharing my thoughts with others through writing. This is why I often write about specific places in my city, and these habits of learning, exploring, and understanding are what make me a "👀 🧐 🕵🏻♂️ 🔍 🔭 👁️".
My city is an old city with historical significance, full of many unique features and mysteries. In this context, I am sharing information about an old historical place in my city, Meerut, India: Suraj Kund, which was an ancient sacred pond. Its history dates back to the 10th century.
I would also like to explain in this post why this place is a personal point of origin for me. There's a story connected to it that I cherish and that is an important part of my life. When I got married, I didn't know much about this place. My family lived in a different part of the city, but coincidentally, I married a girl who lived near this park. Her house was only about 250 meters from the park. So, whenever I dropped her off or picked her up from her house, I would automatically see Suraj Kund, which has now been transformed into Suraj Kund Park.
This pond was built in the 10th century by Raja Suraj Pal. This pond and the nearby Manohar Nath Temple and Mansa Devi Temple hold religious and historical significance for Hindus.
The purpose of its construction at that time was to provide the city with a reliable source of water. At that time, it was filled with water from the Ganges Canal.
I saw this place with my own eyes as a pond in 1980. Later, a lot of large tube wells were needed to fill this pond with water, and a lot of government money was wasted on it. Furthermore, many engineers were unable to understand the mystery of the water draining from certain parts of the pond underground, as it would begin to empty as soon as it was filled.
Therefore, the local administration decided to transform this large pond into a spacious park. There is no other place in the heart of the city where people can stroll, enjoy fresh air, and exercise. Although our city has several gardens and parks, due to its historical and religious significance and its central location, thousands of people visit it every morning and evening. The park is managed by the municipal corporation. Nowadays, this park has become a popular spot for recreational activities, walks, and picnics.
All the pictures are my own
Currently, several street food stalls have been set up on the roads near the main gate of this park. These stalls offer delicious and high-quality food at very affordable prices, and people who cannot afford expensive meals at large hotels and restaurants come here to enjoy street food with their families.
I invite my friends @jyoti-thelight, @sadaf02, @sualeha and @haidee in this contest, SC-S29|Geo-Quest Mystery – Week 1: The Origin Point orgnised by, @kouba01
With lots of love and respect,
Sur-riti❤️
I really like your city. Actually, every person has their own city that is really special. And we have many memories of our own city. I really like each of your photographs.
Thank You very much .
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Your post is so awesome to see. You have shared all the points so well. Also you have explained the historical moment of the place and yours. There you Have tell the story of the past times. I find the hidden clue here from your post.
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Hello friend,
You read my post and left a wonderful comment on it.
Thank you so much for your appreciation. Such compliments are my source of inspiration. Thank you for understanding the clue I gave, but I will remain silent on this comment until the organizers of this competition reveal the solution.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
You are welcome
Your writing is very appreciative. You have beautifully described the historical significance of Suraj Kund. Your personal memories associated with it. This not only makes the reader feel the antiquity and spirituality of the place. It also connects them to an important aspect of your life. Seeing a place as a “starting point” and presenting it in a way that is connected to emotions, memories and history is a testament to your keen observational skills and storytelling. The combination of images, personal experiences and historical facts makes this writing more effective and forces the reader to think that in every city there are some places that become a part of our identity and memories.
Hello friend,
You read my post and left a wonderful, heartfelt comment. I saw a very artistic touch in your comment. Everyone likes to hear praise, but when a true artist praises another writer with such beautiful and impactful words, it touches the heart directly.
Thank you so much for your appreciation. Such compliments are my source of inspiration.
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Hola amigo, una lástima que el tanque Raja Suraj, fue construído para suministrar de agua a la población del lugar, comenzó a drenar el agua y no sirvió para su objetivo, me alegro que después el lugar se convirtió el un parque donde las personas pasan un rato agradable.
Gracias, amigo.
Este estanque se construyó en el siglo X y permaneció como tal durante unos 900 años. Más tarde, su agua comenzó a secarse misteriosamente, por lo que se decidió convertirlo en un parque.
Agradecemos tu amable comentario.
The riverbank is a truly enchanting place. I also like to spend time on the riverbank when I have time. And here, my mind actually feels good. To be honest, you can actually enjoy the natural environment here.
Thank you for your participation in Geo-Quest Mystery – Week 1: The Origin Point. Here is an evaluation of the post by @sur-riti, following the official Week 1 rubric for Geo-Quest Mystery.
Evaluation Summary
Final Score: 7.5 / 10
Remarks:
This post has strong potential thanks to the mix of local history + personal life connection. To be fully competitive under the Week 1 rules, the biggest fixes are technical clarity: show the SteemAtlas pin code/coordinates clearly and include the Speem.watch link clearly. Improving these two items alone can raise the score significantly.
— Geo-Quest Mystery Jury